Sailing Nova Vita

We quit our jobs and decided to go cruising full-time and share our sailing adventures with you ⛵ Our sailing journey has taken us to .................... France, Atlantic Spain, Mediterranean Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, Madeira, the Azores, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, plus the Faroe Islands, Shetland, Fair Isle, Orkney Islands, Outer Hebrides, Canary Islands, a…

Atlantic Ocean· Aug 2026

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SAILING Azores to UK 2026 - part 2Nova Vita transits the North Atlantic toward Plymouth, UK, while testing Lomo foul-weather gear in variable conditions.Aug 12, 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration17:47

Views205

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING - Azores to UK 2026 - part 1The crew of Nova Vita routes west of the Azores High to maintain wind-powered sailing toward Plymouth.Jul 25, 2026 · Azores

PublishedJul 25, 2026

Duration18:08

Views681

LocationAzores

Ponta Delgada Fireworks New Year 2026Nova Vita rings in 2026 at Ponta Delgada's New Year fireworks.Jan 1, 2026 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedJan 1, 2026

Duration10:57

Views333

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

SAILING the AZORES - Horta to Sao Miguel - FOULED ANCHORA Lofrans Cobra windlass fails at 14 months while a fouled anchor delays departure from Horta.Dec 23, 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedDec 23, 2025

Duration13:40

Views870

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - Arrival in HORTA - Pt 5A damaged shroud repaired with Dyneema stretches a Caribbean-to-Azores crossing to 28 days.Dec 9, 2025 · Horta (Matriz), Portugal

PublishedDec 9, 2025

Duration21:37

Views2K

LocationHorta (Matriz), Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - RIGGING AND INSTRUMENT BREAKAGES! - Pt 4A crew reinforces a broken shroud with Dyneema and sails under headsail only to preserve the rig.Nov 25, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedNov 25, 2025

Duration18:42

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

MIXED UP WEATHER - ATLANTIC crossing - WEST to EAST- part 3The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates shifting Atlantic weather systems and equipment failures during a passage to the Azores.Nov 11, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedNov 11, 2025

Duration20:24

Views967

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic crossing -WEST to EAST - Part 2 - calm and gentle sailingThe Bavaria Yachts 36 *Nova Vita* maintains a slow pace during an Atlantic crossing due to light winds.Oct 29, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedOct 29, 2025

Duration16:10

Views751

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic Crossing - WEST to EAST - Part 1 - and away we go...The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates light winds and sargassum during the first five days of a transatlantic.Oct 15, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedOct 15, 2025

Duration19:38

Views948

LocationAtlantic Ocean

ABANDONED TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - Caribbean to AzoresA crew aborts an Atlantic crossing after wind vane failure and severe squalls necessitate returning to port.Oct 1, 2025 · Caribbean

PublishedOct 1, 2025

Duration17:54

Views745

LocationCaribbean

WE SAILED OVERNIGHT from Antigua to St MartinNova Vita completed a 101-mile overnight passage from Antigua to Saint Martin in 28 hours.Sep 21, 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration14:30

Views234

LocationSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

DESERTED BEACH and SQUALL DODGING - Sailing to BARBUDA and back to AntiguaNova Vita navigates the 35-mile passage from Antigua to Barbuda while managing rain squalls and shallow depths.Sep 7, 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration11:55

Views284

LocationSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

INCREDIBLE SAILING between islands using WINDVANE STEERINGNova Vita completes a 48-mile passage from Guadeloupe to Antigua using windvane steering in 25-knot winds.Aug 24, 2025 · Caribbean Sea

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration15:04

Views188

LocationCaribbean Sea

Sailing fail - Dominica to Guadeloupe - MOTORING ALL DAY!Nova Vita motors 40 nautical miles from Dominica to Marina Bas-du-Fort in Guadeloupe due to light winds.Aug 10, 2025 · Le Gosier, France

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration10:57

Views200

LocationLe Gosier, France

SAILING IN THE CARIBBEAN - Iles des Saintes to DominicaNova Vita anchors in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica, after a light-wind passage from Iles des Saintes.Jul 27, 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration12:26

Views192

LocationTerre-de-Haut, France

FORT NAPOLÉON - Îles des Saintes - GUADELOUPENova Vita's crew pays 7 euros to tour Fort Napoléon at Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe.Jul 13, 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration23:25

Views191

LocationTerre-de-Haut, France

SAILING Roseau, DOMINICA to Iles des Saintes, GUADELOUPE,Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration10:54

Views172

SAILING - NEW WINDVANE - Martinique to DominicaJun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration10:39

Views226

SAILING MARTINIQUE - getting SOAKED - Fort de France to St PierreJun 1, 2025

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration12:06

Views630

DINGHY, lunch, and a QUICK WALK around FORT DE FRANCE, MartiniqueMay 18, 2025

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration17:22

Views196

SAILING from Martinique to St LuciaMay 4, 2025

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration20:57

Views559

SAILING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT4 - WE MADE IT!Apr 20, 2025

PublishedApr 20, 2025

Duration20:24

Views2K

SAILING THE ATLANTIC - PT3 - GEAR FAILURE and NO POWERApr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration24:19

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SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT2 - steering problems!Apr 6, 2025

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration29:22

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SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT1- Leaving MINDELO, CAPE VERDEMar 30, 2025

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration25:24

Views6K

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt2Mar 16, 2025

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration22:48

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SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt1Mar 2, 2025

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration26:55

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"Crazy Beautiful SAILING" in the CANARY ISLANDSFeb 16, 2025

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration13:29

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OFFSHORE SAILING - Ponta Delgada, AZORES to Porto Santo, MADEIRAFeb 2, 2025

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration26:22

Views2K

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES (2/2)A Bavaria 36 takes 14 days Isles of Scilly to Ponta Delgada, motoring 24 hours after drifting in the Azorean Current.Jan 19, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedJan 19, 2025

Duration38:04

Views7K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES 2024 (1/2)Jan 12, 2025

PublishedJan 12, 2025

Duration33:26

Views8K

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Wales to the Isles of ScillyDec 29, 2024

PublishedDec 29, 2024

Duration21:53

Views4K

SAILING from Dun Laoghaire, IRELAND to Dale, WALESDec 15, 2024

PublishedDec 15, 2024

Duration15:38

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SAILING from Largs, Scotland to Dun Laoghaire, IrelandDec 1, 2024

PublishedDec 1, 2024

Duration17:36

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SAILING Gigha to Campbeltown to LargsNov 17, 2024

PublishedNov 17, 2024

Duration15:13

Views802

FANTASTIC SAILING - Tobermory to GighaOct 20, 2024

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration32:42

Views691

SAILING with dolphins - Tarbert to Tobermory.Oct 6, 2024

PublishedOct 6, 2024

Duration17:54

Views449

EASY DOWNWIND SAILING - Stornoway to TarbertSep 22, 2024

PublishedSep 22, 2024

Duration8:52

Views304

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Tobermory to TarbertAug 25, 2024

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration15:13

Views427

SAILING from Loch Tarbert to Stornoway [ PLANS CHANGED ]Aug 25, 2024

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration10:11

Views91

The day we DID NOT sail to Rum!Aug 4, 2024

PublishedAug 4, 2024

Duration6:58

Views261

Loch Spelve to Tobermory - still no wind and a diesel leak!Jul 21, 2024

PublishedJul 21, 2024

Duration6:44

Views193

Gigha To Loch Spelve - no wind today.Jul 7, 2024

PublishedJul 7, 2024

Duration11:50

Views316

Campbeltown to Gigha round the Mull of KintyreJun 23, 2024

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration10:16

Views721

SAILING Millport to Campbeltown - bad hair day!Jun 9, 2024

PublishedJun 9, 2024

Duration15:17

Views521

Relaxing sailing from Millport to TroonMay 26, 2024

PublishedMay 26, 2024

Duration12:37

Views835

Windy sailing from Brodick Bay around Little Cumbrae.May 12, 2024

PublishedMay 12, 2024

Duration10:54

Views640

Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay. First sail of the season.Apr 28, 2024

PublishedApr 28, 2024

Duration16:59

Views1K

Volvo Penta MD2030 Timing Cover O-Ring Replacement | DIY ExperienceApr 4, 2024

PublishedApr 4, 2024

Duration27:49

Views6K

Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump replacementMar 12, 2024

PublishedMar 12, 2024

Duration30:47

Views6K

Sailing to Fair Isle [ a lifelong goal ]Feb 27, 2024

PublishedFeb 27, 2024

Duration12:53

Views411

Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to LerwickNov 23, 2023

PublishedNov 23, 2023

Duration23:41

Views926

SAILING Faroes to Shetland passing Muckle Flugga lighthouseOct 4, 2023

PublishedOct 4, 2023

Duration19:18

Views3K

Join us as we explore the breathtaking Faroe IslandsAug 12, 2023

PublishedAug 12, 2023

Duration25:06

Views754

Sailing to the FAROE Islands from the Outer HebridesJul 28, 2023

PublishedJul 28, 2023

Duration26:15

Views3K

The Shiant Islands: A Night of Untouched Nature and Abundant Birdlife - Remote Anchorage AdventureJul 15, 2023

PublishedJul 15, 2023

Duration16:08

Views1K

Hiking The Iconic Coffin Road in the Outer HebridesJun 29, 2023

PublishedJun 29, 2023

Duration14:58

Views490

Sailing across the Minch from CANNA to the OUTER HEBRIDESJun 17, 2023

PublishedJun 17, 2023

Duration11:43

Views349

Exploring the Realm of Puffins: 3-day adventure on Canna Island | Sailing ScotlandJun 3, 2023

PublishedJun 3, 2023

Duration28:45

Views452

SAILING around Ardnamurchan Point: MOST WESTERLY point of UK mainlandNova Vita completes a nine-hour passage from Oban to Canna, rounding Ardnamurchan Point in gusting conditions.May 27, 2023 · Craighouse, United Kingdom

PublishedMay 27, 2023

Duration11:39

Views301

LocationCraighouse, United Kingdom

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